2020 Porsche 911 | Review & Road Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2020
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The 992 Porsche 911 is wider than the model it replaced and looks every bit the elite performance icon it is. You don’t need me to tell you how to feel but let's review it anyway.
Inside there’s also plenty to appreciate. Check out these toggles! That tactile interest extends throughout the cabin to the climate control toggles, the drive selector, and the engine start key thingy. All the buttons have a positive, clicky quality. Even the door handles pull with surprising heft.
Skewing pragmatic for a moment, the front trunk provides a cozy 4.6 cu-ft. If that’s not enough, the rear seatbacks fold down creating a cargo floor with convenient stops to inhibit your bags from launching forward travel as you test the brakes. Flipped up those are technically seats. In the spirit of thoroughness, let me test it out.
Sitting up front is a much better idea. Especially with our car’s 18-way sport seats. (Adaptive Sport Seats Plus $3,470) Stellar lumbar support, lateral support is excellent without impeding arm movement.
Interestingly our Carrera S test car only came with 3 options. Besides those sweet seats, the other two are rear-wheel steering for added low-speed agility and improved high-speed stability, plus a sport package that merges a PASM sport suspension (PASM: Porsche Active Suspension Management) and the Sport Chrono package.
As the driver, you receive a constant information flow about the front tires and how they’re interacting with the road. But that flow is distilled to the essentials, making the modern 911 a more than agreeable daily driver. It’s an odd contradiction but Porsche has created a car that’s deeply engaging but not overwhelming.
Taking a break from the warm fuzzies let’s talk about the many permutations of 911. Here goes: There’s the Carrera (Carrera 379hp, 331lb-ft, $97,400), Carrera S (Carrera S 443hp, 390lb-ft, $113,300), the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 (Carrera 379hp, 331lb-ft, $104,700), and 4S (Carrera 4S 443hp, 390lb-ft, $120,600), cabriolet versions of all those variants (Cabriolet starting at $110,200), the rocket ship 911 Turbo and Turbo S (show new 911 Turbo S, Turbo S (640hp, 590lb-ft, $203,500), plus GTSs, Targas, any other variants that might’ve emerged between when I wrote these words and when I spoke them. 3-pedal fans take heart, you can still get a 7-speed manual transmission in Carrera S models. All other 911s feature an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. In fact, our test car has the PDK.
Providing fast, smooth gear changes and the direct throttle response of a manual transmission the PDK is a shame-free alternative to the manual gearbox.
Regardless of engine, where thrust is concerned, the 911 is a true powerhouse. This is merely a Carrera S but watch how she launch controls. By the way, there’s no real setup. Just flip it to sport plus. Plant both pedals. Release brake. Feels crazy!
Even the base Carrera can blast from motionless to 60 miles per hour in 4 seconds according to Porsche. Make that 3.8 with the Sport Chrono Package. Go Turbo S with the Sport Chrono Package and Porsche claims a 0-60 time of 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 205 miles per hour. Yeah…
With all that speed potential you’ll be happy to know that the brakes feel amazing. The pedal super firm but easy to manage. The brakes give you the confidence to drive just that much quicker. And those are just the standard brakes, not even the optional carbon ceramics.
From the driver’s perch, I also have to note that visibility out is clear in all directions. It’s hard to overstate how a clean view of the world through which you travel can elevate the joy of driving.
VO: For altering the drive experiencing there are sport and normal modes but if you spring for the $2,700 Sport Chrono Package not only do you get active driveline mounts, an analog stopwatch on the dash, and launch control in PDK-equipped cars, you also get this steering wheel-mounted knob to select normal, sport, sport plus, individual, and wet drive modes. Each offers distinct accelerator, steering, transmission, and chassis behavior.
Placed in the middle of that knob is the Sport Response Button. Press it and the 911 prepares itself to deliver maximum performance for 20 seconds.
Keep it quote-unquote “simple” and a base Carrera includes heated seats, 2-zone climate control, an 8-speaker audio system, and a 10.9-inch infotainment display. The interface looks clean, modern. I like that Apple CarPlay doesn’t take over the entire screen through scrolling through the submenus on the left side while driving is fairly distracting.
I’m guessing if you’re shopping 911s only a 911 will do. But, as a reminder, $100 to $200 grand could also buy you an Aston Martin Vantage, an Audi R8, or a very well-equipped Corvette. But again, if you’ve always dreamed of owning a 911 or you’ve owned countless Porsches before, only a 911 will do. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Micah one of the most entertaining car review on TH-cam. Thank you
Comfort Access is now standard equipment for 2021 US cars. 👍🏼
All reviews, especially of premium cars like this, really need to be uploaded in 4k
refreshing to see Micah's take on sportscars :) Thanks man!
Exactly this 911 Carrera S in Guards Red, but with the 7 speed manual. As always, a great review by Micah.
Never has see Micah si happy as in this 911
Fantastic and fun review, loved it!!
Always the best review!!
Until the latest generation came in, the 911 to get for me has always been the GT3 touring. Now though, I’ll be perfectly happy with the base model.
Same here!
I'm glad its Micah doing the review. Predictability good video.
Excellent review - brought entertainment to a slam dunk thumbs up review.
Us not affording this: Predictable
Us tho
Yushiro Tanabe not him.. YOU also
Michaelia Kitnurse yes thank you for beating a dead horse get a life go buy a Porsche
Wearing a Porsche shirt to review a Porsche... predictable!
Bingo!!
Hate people like that irl. Not Micah though.
I thought only Lyn did sports cars and Micah did the family SUVs lol
I try to be magnanimous when assigning reviews at KBB. But yeah, it's nice to drive a sports car every once in a while. :)
Micah Muzio wow so not only do you make great videos but you also assign work and have your own channel and best of all is a family man! 👨👩👧🙌🏾
You Mean "Supercar" I dont Like A Word Sports Car
Awesome car Good inspired review
Hell yeah! Micah is back 😁🤘
What a car ❤️
Abdul Aden engine is in the wrong
Place lol
"Much of life is predictable"
2020- You sure about that buddy? 🤔
Yeah, you wanna rephrase that for us KBB.
2:08
6:27
Excellent review, complete enough still entertaining, mindfull ( because reviewer ). Suscribed.
Inside there’s also plenty to appreciate OOHHH LOOK TOGGLES...
A true everyday sports car.
Love the 914 shirt
@2:08 pulls off a Doug Demuro
Love your 914 shirt.
Micah has the voice of an angel
Can you predict the "word of the day"?
You guessed it...
"Predictable"
Beautiful car! Is this the Mandolin model? Someone got a free Porsche 914 T-shirt. :o)
So if I can through some way find a way to buy one, even though i could buy 7 jettas instead, should I get one?
I think it's a minor 7th (D, F, A, C, with an accent on the A)
I knew the comment section would provide!
Yep! Sounds about right
Why no one is making a review about the base 911?
I was waiting for Micah to say “Hotel? Trivago.”
So - is Micah's sports car choice still the Orange NSX? I know I would rather have the Acura. But. Not. Orange.
Yep low profile tires in sizes most dont carry.
Aww the squirrel looks so sad :(
*Kelley Blue Book* I like your video
The best performing 400+ horsepower sportscar just because it performs unpredictably. It can hangout with higher horsepower cars.
Why didn't You select the Manual???
Glad you got a red one. Too many 911’s I see around are gray, grey, or gruuuuuuhhhh...
gorgeous car - wish they offered it in plum purple.
For extra money you can get any color you want. Porsche calls it Paint To Sample.
What was not predictable? The interior focus! That first interior montage was out of to be specific.
The shifter looks like something I shave my beard with.
Fun fact: you actually can
How do 911s hold up in accidents?
Bring back the buttons!
You guys still make car reviews?
🤩 🤩 🤩
In the UK smart key entry is the car thiefs dream - they are venerable to electronic bugging....
doug demuros "reviews" are very unpredictable then :D
Braun shaver shifter
Start up chord sounds like a Bb Major 7th chord to me.
I think Porsche could’ve taken some more chances with the exterior and interior design. Particularly with the front bumper/lights.
Yeah, but does it have AndroidAuto? My checkbook just returned to my pocket. :)
Sounds just like seatbelt warning on Chevy pickup
My next goal
Do yall think Porsche is going to have to say bye bye to the Porsche panamera since the Porsche taycan has been born and also what made Porsche want to choose the name 911
He likes the car
I’d spring for an S with a manual
The previous gen had a nicer exhaust note...This one sounds a bit laggy at low speeds.
Micah been working out lol
Fun fact. This was shot pre-Corona. I'm sure my physique has gone to crap since then.
Predictably good, but also predictably pricey. Ironically the only Porsche I've driven is an SUV (a Macan) but is still one of the most fun cars I've ever driven.
Hello video editor pls dont add the white light between cuts. Its really hurts the eyes if you watch the video in a dark room. Its like a flash at night. please. Thanks.
'Porsche' is just another way to say 'nickel and dime you at the dealer.'
Perhaps one day Porsche will actually make a good looking 911 until then I am content with my M2....
Does anything change on the 911?
Many incremental improvements.
ITS SO GOOD! Hey I drove this car exact car ☺️
Wow you want a cookie
3:26 Sums it up perfectly.
U guys r so much better than edmunds
R. I. P rsx 0:43
Violinist wife says chime is a major third
Promise me, Volkswagen, treat Porsche well !
Do not let it be the second Maserati pls
Micah looking good in a black t-shirt; predictable.
I hate losing my Porsche keys at the bar counter. It's so annoying.
Noice vid
2020 Porsche 911: those red make my ass look big???
Me: Its not the color
Also predictable: the new Porsche 911, heavier and WIDER
I will miss the sound of a porsche with all cars go electric. UNESCCO has to protect the sound.
Porsche 911, so consistent in being proficient driving machines that, to a lot of people, it’s pretty souless.
No doubt, the car is amazing at what it does, but there are people who will pay extra for these over options that are priced less and perform just as well, if not better, than this car.
I don’t like this new 911 styling, because it’s kind of resembling the Nissan Z. I’d rather have the new NSX.
What is up with the trendy talk of “b-roll” among youtubers right now??
PEDROOOO
......the little TIC TAC box.. er.. gear selector.......now..where's that manual gearbox.....
As you say, only a 911 will do.
LoL good humour 😂😉
Porsches have never looked good enough to justify their astronomical price tags...
Jeremy Clarkson once said Porsche has the laziest engineers ever.. i d say the laziest designers ever
This is more advertisement than review. I wish reviewers would address the downsides of 911s, such as the excessive road and tire noise.
Not just the road and tire noise, but the most egregious part if Porsche’s iconic car: the price (including options).
Honestly, those electronics add too much to the price and take away the stuff that made the 911 cool: being just plain fun to drive and how connected your body is to the car.
Also, they were small, now the 911 is too big to be a great sports car. It’s an uber-expensive GT coupe.
Why not just make a two seater… the backseats are useless..
The rear view looks like a Audi R8...
Red = speeding ticket magnet - predictable
Does ANYBODY know how to drive manual anymore 😕😕🤔 tired AF of PDK everything w/that Brauns Shaver Knob!
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I used to want one of these before I got a Tesla
funny,... i was the 912th like,...just missed it, .....predictable,...
9:35, 10:03, 12:00,
Just another German car.
Nah, Porsche’s have an additional flair over the standard German offerings.
Just another idiot.
Ok trolls here's your chance. I'm so bored with 911
I’ll bite, what are you bored by? I’d personally take a 718 GTS but the Carrera is still a fantastic driving machine.
How many do you have/had?
Alan Bowers, I have no doubt about its credentials. I just that I'm not particularly fond of the way it looks and in each series, there are so many variations and writer feel the need to review every one.
salmon line, not my point. I have no doubt they are a brilliant car. It’s just the look has never been a favourite for me and with each series, there are so many variations and writers feel the need to review them all. They just seem more of a car I'm not attracted to.
@@rmanningau so you're just unhappy with the way it looks, and dont like that there are a variety of flavors to choose from? You sure you're not the troll?
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I had to shut this off when he started singing.
Hey girl! - insert Justin Bieber voice here.
it looks more and more like SPORTY VW BEETLE lmaoo
Also, the bottom part of the front bumper looks ugly, like its wearing a Mouth guard or something 😟
Seriously, weren’t 911s sport-modified classic Beetles back then?
How much were those old 911s back in their day?
too expensive. i'd rather drive a 150 or 1500
Only for the low low price of $204k
Porch always wants to nickel and dime customers on standard features that most modern cars would have standard.
Was your written pronunciation intentional?